Shoppers cast shadows as they carry their bags along the waterfront in Portland, Maine, U.S, December 26, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIt's not just Walmart.The leaders of companies that serve everyone from penny-pinching grocery shoppers to first-class travelers are seeing cracks in demand, a shift after resilient consumers propped up the U.S. economy for years despite prolonged inflation. On top of high interest rates and persistent inflation, CEOs are now grappling with how to handle new hurdles like on-again, off-again tariffs, mass government layoffs and worsening consumer sentiment.Across earnings calls...
Spectators file into the Olympic Medal Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, during the 2002 Olympics. Buildings are draped with Olympic athletic figures,...
New York Chamber of Commerce has expressed interest of investment in diverse sectors of country including textile, leather, surgical instruments and Information Technology.
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Last Updated:December 10, 2024, 18:02 ISTThe Union Budget 2025 may feature a streamlined Income-Tax Act, reflecting the committee’s recommendations.The committee tasked with revamping India’s...
Winta ZesuAn investigation from BBC social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring found some users on X were being paid "thousands of dollars" by the...